Supply Chain Audit

The reliable supply of orders is a significant element in the efficient and smooth functioning of the business. The objective of reliable supply is to achieve sustainable improvement and one of the best ways to achieve this is to carry out an audit of the supply chain. The audit should cover the supply chain holistically, from management to the shop floor and across the full breadth of supply services. The following five key areas can be used as a guide to ensure appropriate coverage:

Areas to be Covered by Kress Cooper

Strategy

– Kress Cooper chalked out a clear and consistent plan about the delivery of the services

Organization Structure

– Kress Cooper has a suitable organizational structure, with clear accountabilities and sufficient resources to complete the required work.

People, Culture and Skills

• We have trained people who have excellent skills
• Organizational Culture – Kress Cooper has the highly motivated team.

Supply Processes

– Kress Cooper in-depth look at the following:

• Demand Management
• Sourcing
• Cataloguing
• Purchasing
• Inventory Management
• Disposals
• Vendor Management

Technology

We have appropriate tools, particularly software, that support personnel in the execution of the supply processes, along with appropriate training and support

The Outcomes

An effective supply chain audit by Kress Cooper will result in the following benefits:

• Assessment of the performance as compared to the different areas of your business and, potentially, against benchmarks with other organizations of a similar size and nature
• An agreed and prioritized action plan for improvement of supply chain, with timings, costs, and resource requirements
• Reductions in procurement costs and MRO parts inventories along with improvements in stores productivity and service levels
• Better contract management leading to better supplier performance